Douglas rep denies collapse rumors

Michael Douglas's spokesperson has denied rumors that the actor was recently taken to hospital after he collapsed at home.

It was alleged in the National Enquirer that Douglas - who has now finished his radiation and chemotherapy treatment for throat cancer - briefly passed out at his New York apartment while wife Catherine Zeta-Jones was in China.

A source apparently told the publication: "He quickly came to his senses, but knew he needed to get himself checked out. He had a driver take him to Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center to see his doctor.

"It was a frightening moment, and he didn't want to worry Catherine... After being examined, Michael was allowed to return home."

However, according to WENN, Douglas's rep insisted that the allegations are false and went on to say that the 66-year-old is currently continuing his recovery from the treatment.